Cheesy Chicken Pepper Pasta

Name: Cheesy Chicken Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips; 2 red bell peppers, sliced; 2 cups milk; 0.5 cup butter; 16 ounces shredded Muenster cheese; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 pound linguine pasta

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A pasta recipe that incorporates chicken, red peppers, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce. One of my successful kitchen experiments!

Recipe by Heidi Waun

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 cups milk
½ cup butter
16 ounces shredded Muenster cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound linguine pasta

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add chicken; saute until it begins to turn golden brown. Add red bell peppers and cook until they become limp; cover and simmer.
In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk, butter, cheese and garlic; stir constantly for about 10 minutes to avoid burning. Sauce should now have a thickened sauce-like consistency; if not, add cornstarch in 1 teaspoon increments until desired consistency is reached.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Once the sauce is complete, combine it with the chicken and peppers mixture; add garlic powder to taste.
Pour sauce over hot pasta; serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

654	Calories
35g	Fat
49g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 654
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 20g	99%
Cholesterol 123mg	41%
Sodium 504mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 39mg	195%
Calcium 502mg	39%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 487mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.